Paris to Normandy Golf Cruise Luxury 14 Day Tour with 8 Golf Games – 31 May to 13 June 2018
from A$10,899 per person twin share
(Current Cruise Fare offered by Trendsetter Travel, depending upon category, is a 19% to 24% discount on Uniworld web page A$ fare).
Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre invites you to join us on this luxury Paris and Normandy golf cruise/tour on-board Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre (launched in 2017). Uniworld, a leader in luxury river cruising, is regularly rated the world’s best river cruise line.
Our journey commences with a 3 night stay at the luxurious Relais & Chateau property, Auberge du Jeu de Palme, Chantilly with 2 included games of golf. From there, we transfer to Paris and board the boutique 128 guest S.S. Joie de Vivre to commence a 7 night Seine River cruise from Paris to Normandy (return) taking in highlights such as the Normandy Beaches, Monet’s Garden and more, as well as 3 games of golf.
The fun continues as we end our cruise and travel directly to play Le Golf National, home to the French Open and in September 2018, host course for the Ryder Cup. We stay 1 night at the Novotel Hotel which adjoins Le Golf National and then our final 2 nights at Chateau D’Augerville, with our 2 final golf games including the highly rated Golf de Fontainebleau.
Your cruise includes all meals and beverages (standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic), gratuities, wifi, shore excursions, use of an on-board fitness centre and, for those in suites, a dedicated and highly trained butler. The 6 nights pre- and post-cruise includes breakfast and dinner daily. In addition, guests will enjoy 8 rounds of golf, airport transfers, all coach transfers, prize money, and drinks post golf. We have negotiated a late change to the itinerary where our tour party (all Australian) will have its own private guide for our day tour to the Normandy Beaches on 7 June 2018.
Golfers should not be concerned about joining the tour with non-golfing partners as the cruise includes complimentary shore excursions ensuring that partners will be kept well entertained. Pre-cruise, Chantilly is a delightful town to explore and given it is but 30 minutes by train from Paris, there is also the opportunity for a day excursion to the City of Light. Post-cruise, there will be ample opportunities for excursions independent of golfing partners.
Attractive pricing options exist for single travellers.
Because we will play some of France’s most famous and traditional private courses, motorised cart hire is not possible at all courses. Caddies and electric/pull buggy hire alternatives are available on those occasions.
Trendsetter will be happy to organise additional nights pre and post tour at advantageous rates, and some with special benefits, so that you can make the most of your time in Europe.
Your tour hosts Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper, Directors of Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre, are both enthusiastic golfers and are longstanding members of two prestigious Sydney golf clubs. They have golfed and cruised extensively throughout the world.
They invite you to join them on this fantastic golf tour, including the chance to play 8 golf games, including at 3 of the top 5 golf courses in France.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Thursday 31 May 2018 – Paris/Chantilly
A transfer is included from either CDG airport or Paris to Chantilly for our 3 night stay at the Auberge du Jeu de Paume (http://aubergedujeudepaumechantilly.fr) Enjoy a get together with Adrienne and David, and fellow golf cruise tour participants, prior to dinner.
Day 2 – Friday 1 June 2018 – Chantilly – Golf de Chantilly – Vineuil Course
After breakfast, we travel to the nearby 36 hole golf complex, Golf de Chantilly, to play the Vineuil Course. Rated in the top 3 in France and the top 5 in all of Europe, Golf de Chantilly was founded in 1909 with the site laid out by the renowned English golf course architect Tom Simpson. The course retains its English feel has hosted many French Open tournaments. It is famous for its penal bunkering so be sure to bring you’re A-grade game!
For the non-golfers, there will be an opportunity to visit the nearby Chateau de Chantilly, one of the best chateaux in all France and an 1870s rebuild of the original which was destroyed in the French Revolution. The chateau features a collection of over 800 masterpieces of European art.
Day 3 – Saturday 2 June 2018 – Chantilly
Today we travel 20 minutes by coach to play Golf Apremont, another of the great selection of golf courses in the Chantilly area.
For the non golfers, either relax in the Chantilly area or perhaps visit Paris (one hour by train) for the day.
Day 4 – Sunday 3 June 2018 – Paris
Late this morning we take a 1 hour coach transfer to Paris to board SS Joie de Vivre on the Seine River. The afternoon is free to independently explore Paris.
Day 5 – Monday 4 June 2018 – Vernon – Giverny – Les Andelys
After cruising through the night, wake up at the riverside town of Vernon where your inclusive tour (at your option by either bike or coach) will take you to Giverny and Monet’s Garden. After a pleasant couple of hours touring Monet’s Garden and home, you will return to the S.S. Joie de Vivre for lunch and an afternoon cruise to Les Andelys, another lovely rural village adjoining the Seine. The more adventurous of you might choose to climb up to Chateau Gaillard, Richard the Lionheart’s historic 12th century castle. However, there is coach transportation for those unable or unwilling to walk. The stunning views of the Seine and the French countryside from atop the stronghold are not to be missed.
Day 6 – Tuesday 5 June 2018 – Rouen – Golf Saint Saens
We berth early this morning in Rouen, the medieval town where St Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Our extended stay should allow you to participate in an informative walking tour before the golfers are driven late morning to Saint Saens golf course.
Day 7 – Wednesday 6 June 2018 – Rouen - Golf d’Etretat
After a one hour drive through the scenic Normandy countryside, we visit the lovely seaside town of Etretat and play a round of golf at Golf d’Etretat.
Day 8 – Thursday 7 June 2018 – Caudebac- En Caux - Normandy Beaches
The highlight of this cruise for many will be the full day spent exploring the Normandy landing beaches. We have negotiated a special arrangement with Uniworld where we are provided our own private coach and guide to visit the Normandy Beaches (an area that runs for over 100 km) independent of the remainder of the cruise passengers (who are mainly American and will understandably have interests particularly Amercian).
Non-golfers will visit the beautiful fishing village of Honfleur, located at the mouth of the Seine.
Day 9 – Friday 8 June 2018 – Mantes-la-Jolie – Golf du Prieure
We berth this morning at Mantes-la-Jolie. Unless you would prefer to visit the Palace of Versailles, today offers another golfing opportunity at Aigle Course, the 2nd of the two golf courses at Le Golf National.
Day 10 – Saturday 9 June 2018 – Paris
Today is for exploring Paris. There are a number of included guided tour options of Paris including a cruise and city tour, a walking tour and a cycle tour along the Left Bank. Of course, there are also opportunities for independent exploring in Paris, including visits to one or more of the many famous art museums and galleries.
Tonight enjoy a final dinner on board the S.S. Joie de Vivre.
Day 11 – Sunday 10 June 2018 – Paris – Le Golf National
While our cruise ends this morning, the tour does not. We will depart SS Joie de Vivre for Le Golf National and play the famous and highly ranked Albatross Course which is the regular home of the French Open and venue for the Ryder Cup in late September 2018. Tonight’s accommodation is at the nearby Novotel, where your luggage and non-golfing partners, will have been transferred earlier in the day.
Day 12 – Monday 11 June 2018 – Chateau Augerville - Golf de Fontainebleau
This morning the whole group, including non-golfers, will visit the nearby Chateau de Fontainebleau, home to the French Royal Family for over 8 centuries and a now beautifully restored and very ornate historic site.
Golfers will then be transferred to Golf de Fontainbleau while the non-golfers and luggage will drive to Chateau D’Augerville Hotel (http://www.chateau-augerville.com/en/), our home for the next 2 nights. From here it is possible to enjoy the delights of the hotel and its grounds with perhaps some time at the spa, sightsee locally or travel to nearby Paris or Versailles.
Meanwhile, the golfers will enjoy playing at the famous Golf de Fontainebleau, one of David and Adrienne’s favourite courses in all the world. This is one of the oldest clubs in France with the course originally designed by Tom Simpson in 1920. It is located in the Fontainebleau forest, part of the ancient imperial hunting grounds, with magnificent trees (some several centuries old) lining the fairways. From time to time, Golf de Fontainebleau has been rated number 1 in France. The latest rankings place it in the top 4 in France and in the top 6 in Europe. It is not to be missed!
Day 13 – Tuesday 12 June 2018 – Chateau D’Augerville/Paris
Today we base ourselves at Chateau D’Augerville and enjoy the wonderful park like grounds and facilities on offer. We will play the delightful Golf D’Augerville. The course was designed in 1995 and is a park land course claimed to be one of the most beautiful in France. The course has many elevation changes with the championship tees over 6,800 yards with a par 72 layout. There is much wild life and the challenge of several crossings of the L’Essonne river which meanders through the golf course. The piece de resistance is the dramatic final hole which requires a shot across the river to a green located in front of the Chateau. Tonight enjoy a farewell tour dinner.
Day 14 – Wednesday 13 June 2018 – Chateau Augerville/Paris – Tour Ends
Say goodbye and enjoy a complimentary transfer to either Charles de Gaulle airport or Paris.
The Finer Details...
ALL Trendsetter clients, as part of our golf tour, will receive:
- 14 day, 13 night golf tour includes 7 night inclusive luxury cruise, 8 games of golf, all coach transfers, airport transfers, prize money, drinks post golf and 6 additional nights pre and post cruise at luxury hotels inclusive of breakfast and dinner each of the 6 nights.
- Full day private tour of the Normandy Beaches.
| 31 May to 13 June 2018 – Paris & Normandy Golf Tour (including Cruise) | |||
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| Staterooms without French Balcony (15-17 sqm) (9 staterooms) Categories 4 & 5 | Staterooms with French Balcony (18 sqm) (45 staterooms) Categories 1, 2 & 3 | Suites (24-38 sqm) (10 suites) | |
| 7 night Cruise Fare (A$ pp) | From $5,399 | From $6,559 | Sold Out |
| Golf Package Golfer (A$ pp) | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Total Cruise Fare and Golf Package (A$ pp) | From $10,899 | From $12,059 | Sold Out |
| Golf Package – Non Golfer Partner (A$ pp) | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Total Cruise Fare and Golf Package (non golfer partner) (A$ pp) | $8,099 | From $9,259 | Sold Out |
The above cruise fares are based upon shared twin/double. As this is a group booking, all cruise payments must be made directly to Trendsetter Travel. A 10% deposit is payable with the balance due at least 120 days prior to departure. Up until 120 days from departure, the cruise can be cancelled and all cruise payments refunded less an A$250 pp cancellation charge (which constitutes a credit able to be applied to any Uniworld cruise over the following 5 years). The golf package requires a non-refundable payment of A$1,100 pp (20%). The balance of the golf package is payable at least 120 days prior to departure. A single supplement applies of $4,200 (comprising $2,600 cruise and $1,600 golf package). The golf package is priced at approximate cost and represents exceptional value for what is offered.
Cruise prices subject to change until deposit paid and price locked in. Cruise fares offered by Trendsetter Travel approximate 19% to 25% discount on current Uniworld web page cruise fares. Motorised cart hire is not permitted at all courses as some only permit caddies and electric/pull buggy hire.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE IS COMPULSORY
- Uniworld General Terms and Conditions (including cancellation provisions etc) can be found on https://www.uniworld.com/au/terms-conditions/2018termsconditions/
The package price does NOT include golf club hire, or cart/electric/pull buggy hire but does include prize money and drinks post golf. Golf will be played on the courses as specified but Trendsetter cannot be held responsible for any cancellation/s necessitated by a change to the ship’s itinerary due to weather or any other event, or late amendment by the golf course. If such an event occurs and, in the unlikely event, Trendsetter cannot organise an alternative golf course of equivalent or better standard, Trendsetter will pass through any refund available. When on tour, where a tour participant chooses not to play a particular golf course, we will make a refund less any non-refundable amount.
| Tel. | +61 2 9428 5900 (Longueville/Northwood office) |
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| david@trendsettertravel.com.au |
